Best Schools in Oakland, CT
Oakland, CT has 19 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 11,607 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Oakland meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Oakland, CT
The top high schools in Oakland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Windsor High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Windsor School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1329 Students
2. Rockville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vernon School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 932 Students
3. Manchester High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1673 Students
4. Howell Cheney Technical High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Connecticut Technical Education And Career System • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 659 Students
Best Middle Schools in Oakland, CT
The top middle schools in Oakland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Timothy Edwards School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Windsor School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1142 Students
2. Vernon Center Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vernon School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 678 Students
3. Illing Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 846 Students
4. Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 843 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Oakland, CT
The top elementary schools in Oakland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orchard Hill School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Windsor School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 627 Students
2. Lake Street School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vernon School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 251 Students
3. Odyssey Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Odyssey Community School District • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 374 Students
4. Buckley School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 288 Students
5. Waddell School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 461 Students
6. Bowers School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 323 Students
7. Highland Park School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 318 Students
8. Verplanck School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 457 Students
9. St Bridget School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Bridget School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 207 Students
10. Community Child Guidance Clinic
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Community Child Guidance Clinic • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 31 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Oakland, CT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Oakland, CT has a total population of 24,064 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Oakland, CT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Oakland, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Oakland, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Oakland, CT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Oakland, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Oakland, CT
How many schools are in Oakland, CT?
Oakland, CT has 19 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 11,607 students in total.
How do schools in Oakland perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Oakland score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Oakland meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Oakland?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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